Oz Perkins, hot off the heels of *Longlegs*, returns with a chilling adaptation of another Stephen King gem: *The Monkey*. This horror-comedy stars Theo James as a pair of twins tormented by a malevolent, cymbal-banging monkey toy. The stellar cast also includes Tatiana Maslany, Elijah Wood, and Adam Scott, all caught in the creepy monkey's web. IGN critic Tom Jorgenson raves, calling *The Monkey* "one of the best horror-comedies (and Stephen King adaptations) in recent memory, exploding off the screen with both gory kills and big laughs."
Curious to see this terrifyingly funny flick? Find out how to watch below.
How to Watch *The Monkey* - Showtimes and Streaming Release Date
The Monkey premiered in theaters on February 21st. Check your local listings via these links:
Fandango
AMC Theaters
Cinemark Theaters
Regal Theaters
*The Monkey* Streaming Release Date
Unlike some films, The Monkey will eventually stream on Hulu. Neon, the distributor, has a deal with Hulu securing streaming rights to their theatrical releases. However, Neon's releases typically take several months to hit the platform. For instance, Longlegs premiered July 12th, 2024, and arrived on Hulu February 14th, 2025. Expect a similar timeframe for The Monkey. In the meantime, digital rentals and purchases will likely be available via Prime Video by early May.
What Is *The Monkey* About?
Based on Stephen King's 1980 short story (revised for the 1985 Skeleton Crew collection), The Monkey follows twin brothers who unearth a mysterious wind-up monkey. This discovery unleashes a series of gruesome deaths, tearing their family apart. Twenty-five years later, the cursed toy resurfaces, forcing the estranged siblings to confront their horrifying past.
Does *The Monkey* Have a Post-Credits Scene?
While there's no traditional post-credits scene, a surprising element awaits those who stick around. For details (spoiler-free!), check out IGN's guide to The Monkey's ending.
*The Monkey* Cast
Written and directed by Oz Perkins, The Monkey stars:
- Theo James as Hal and Bill Shelburn
- Christian Convery as young Hal and Bill
- Tatiana Maslany as Lois Shelburn
- Colin O'Brien as Petey
- Rohan Campbell as Ricky
- Sarah Levy as Ida
- Adam Scott as Capt. Petey Shelburn
- Elijah Wood as Ted Hammerman
- Osgood Perkins as Chip
- Danica Dreyer as Annie Wilkes
- Laura Mennell as Hal's ex-wife and Petey's mother
- Nicco Del Rio as Rookie Priest
*The Monkey* Rating and Runtime
Rated R for strong bloody violent content, gore, language, and some sexual references. Runtime: 1 hour 38 minutes.
